How to Begin Teaching in Haiti

A Caribbean country which shares an island with the Dominican Republic

The richness of the country lies in its history and culture.

Haiti is a country that has had its fair share of disasters – both natural and man-made – yet has managed to retain a certain charm and an undeniable natural beauty. Haiti is most certainly not the most comfortable of destinations, but it can be the most worthwhile.
Haiti offers visitors exactly what you would expect from a tropical island: sleepy little towns, relaxing beaches, busy markets and historic forts. This tropical nation has an abundance of fruit and speciality dishes incorporating unusual meats like goat. Seafood is also an obvious choice and let’s not forget the national drink: Haitian rum.
On the downside, Haiti is a poor country with high illiteracy and unemployment rates and it can be difficult to experience the poverty of the country. Haiti has had a turbulent history and environmental instability, which has resulted in devastation and destruction. It is not uncommon to experience flooding, earthquakes, droughts and hurricanes, with the most severe storms usually occurring in June to November. There are, of course, areas on the island which are more prosperous and often visitors won’t leave the relative safety and comfort of these areas.
The tourism industry is bouncing back slowly, though, to enjoy the mountainous beauty of the island and the wonderful beaches and the quaint towns. Haiti is sure to emerge again as a top tourist destination.

Teaching Opportunities

As a result of the numerous recent revolutions, crises and natural disasters, there are a lot of agencies working towards rebuilding the infrastructure of this small country. This includes education, and so teaching jobs can be found all over. While there are more opportunities in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, there are also vacancies to be found in Carrefour, Delmas and Petionville. There are very few paid positions in Haiti but these can be found in local or mission schools. Most opportunities are volunteer positions (you usually don’t need a degree for these) so you will only be paid a stipend but it is worth it to be a part of the community and experience the true nature of its people.

Teaching Requirements

Degree Requirement	Typical Contract Length	Peak Hiring Seasons	Visa Info	Typical Students	Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency	Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency

BA/BS required

3 – 12 months

January, June

Work permit

Children,adults

HTG 95 000 – HTG 150 000 (£1 300 – £ 2 100)

HTG 16 000 – HTG 23 000 (£230 – £330)

Degree Requirement

BA/BS required

Typical Contract Length

3 – 12 months

Peak Hiring Seasons

January, June

Visa Info

Work permit

Typical Students

Children,adults

Average Monthly Cost of Living in £ GBP & Local Currency

HTG 95 000 – HTG 150 000 (£1 300 – £ 2 100)

Average Monthly Salary in £ GBP & Local Currency

HTG 16 000 – HTG 23 000 (£230 – £330)

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